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Patent GB-189722145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Station and like Indicators for Railway Trains, Tramcars, Steamboats, and other Conveyances.
Inventor: BRADBURY RICHARD
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 22,145. Bradbury, R. Sept. 28. Indicators, station and stopping-place.- Relates to station or stopping - p l a c e indicators for railway trains, t r a m - cars, steamboats, &c. A toothed wheel A, bearing suitable name or number plates, is fixed in the guard's van &c., and is set by means of the handwheel B, so that the name or number of the next station is indicated by the pointer C, the wheel being held in the position to which it is moved by a catch &c. on the bracket D. The wheel A gears with a toothed wheel E on a shaft F fixed above the van &c. For railway trains &c., the shaft F is made in sections, one for each carriage, the sections being connected between the carriages by spiral springs &c. Indicating- wheels similar to A are mounted in alternate partitions between the compartments, and are similarly geared through wheels E to the shaft F, so that the name or number of the next station &c. is exhibited in each compartment through a slot in the casing of each indicator. When the indicating- wheels bear numbers, a list of these numbers and the names of the corresponding stations &c. is placed near each indicator. The apparatus may also be arranged to sound a bell or gong at each operation.
Patent GB-189724835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Printing of "Late News" by Means of Linotype Lines on Rotary Stereotype Printing Machines.
Inventor: TOWNSHEND WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 24,835. Townshend, W. Oct. 26. Late news, means for printing.-Relates to the printing of late news in rotary printing-machines. A block is set up in the forme before taking the stereo mould, and a corresponding bevel-edged block is placed in the casting-box. When this block is removed from the stereo plate, a bevelled opening or space a is left, in which linotypes B having wedge-shaped spacers C between them are placed. The linotypes &c. are held in place by a clip A sliding in a groove f in the cylinder F and fixed in place by a screw H,
Patent GB-189726317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hydraulic Lifts and the like.
Inventor: WESTINGHOUSE GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-11
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 26,317. Westinghouse, G. April 12, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-Relates to a rotary pump for use with a hydraulic lift. The pump consists of a cylindrical chamber 3 coaxial with the shaft 21 driven by an electromotor, a second cylindrical chamber 25, with ports 26, which can be made to assume either a coaxial or an eccentric position either up or down, and a drum 22, coaxial with and fixed to the shaft 21, and carrying in radial slots a number of sliding vanes 24 which abut against the interior of the chamber 25 and at their ends are guided by loose rings 23 strung upon the shaft. In the Figure. the chamber 25 is shown in its lowest position, and the pump, rotating in the direction of the arrow, forces the liquid.from right to left. With the chamber 25 in its highest position, the direction of flow is reversed. Projections 27 and 28 on the chamber 25 enter recesses 29 and 30 formed in the outer casing, and the liquid on the high-pressure side is allowed access to these recesses through small channels 31. Either of these recesses can be connected to the low-pressure side 5 by balanced electromagnetically - actuated valves under the control of the occupant of the lift, who is thus able to start, stop, and reverse the pump. The chamber 25 can be locked in the central or neutral position by an electromagnetically-actuated bolt 50, which engages a notch 47 in the end of a lever 32 connected by the rod 33 with the chamber 25. The lever 32, moving with the chamber 25, also actuates the stop valve 44. A relief valve 13 between the suction and delivery chambers of the pump prevents the production of excessive pressure. The load on the valve is regulated by a sliding weight 20 on the lever 18. A second relief valve 12, mounted in the valve 13 and opening in the opposite direction, takes the place of the latter when the pump is reversed. The levers 32 and 18 are connected by a rod with the pulley shelve of the hydraulic cylinder, so as to stop the pump at the end of the stroke.
Patent GB-189728584-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Locking Nuts.
Inventor: INGRAM JOHN
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 28,584. Ingram, J. Dec. 3. Locking nuts.-Nuts for railway permanent way &c. are locked by an angular plate D, the part d<2> of which bears against a face of the nut B or engages with one of its angles by the slot d<3>. The plate has a square &c. hole d<1> for fitting on a similarly - shaped part of the bolt on which it is secured by a cottar or by a small nut C, which may be locked by a piece E fixed to the plate D by a setscrew F.
Patent GB-189728899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Lining Covers of Metal Cans.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 28,899. Allison, C. A., [Ams, M.]. Dec. 7. Coating.-Relates to a machine for providing the flange of a cover with a lining to ensure an airtight seam when the cover and body are connected by the usual lap joint. The flange of the blank A is given a coating B of adhesive material, such as rubber cement, and then of a powder such as asbestos. Fig. 2 shows the general arrangement of the machine. The covers are fed from a hopper along guides to a clamp a<3>, suitable stops being arranged to control the movement. A cover while held by the clamp is rotated, and the flange coated with cement by a roller h<7>, Fig. 3, forming one of a train carried by a swing- ing frame dipping into a tank h. The opening and closing of the clamp, the movement of the said stops and of an additional stop g to support the cover, and the swing- ing of the frame in the tank h, are controlled by cams mounted on the shaft a<5> through rods a<9> and a<13> and suitable links and connections. The clamp is rotated by the belt a<2> running over a pulley on the main shaft a<1>. The cover, after coating, is fed along guides d to the dusting-box i, Fig. 6, in which are mounted a pair of dusting-rollers i<1>, the plates being fed alternately to one and the other by a switching-device fitted in the guides d. After several revolutions in the dusting-box, the cover is ejected by ejectors k into the guides l, whence it passes to the drying-chamber m. This is fitted with a rotary perforated plate upon which the covers drop and from which they are ultimately discharged by suitable guides.
Patent GB-189807093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Holding Chalk for Application to Billiard Cues.
Inventor: BARNARD HAROLD GRANVILLE
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 7093. Barnard, H. G. March 23'. Billiards.-A chalk holder is constructed of suitable materials for carrying in the pocket or suspending to the watch chain as a personal adornment. In the example shown, the cover B is slid out for the insertion of chalk while the hinged cover A permits of the contact of the cue with the chalk as desired.
Patent GB-189810793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: BIGSBY-CHAMBERLIN WILLIAM RICH
Filed: 1898-05-11
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 10,793. Bigsby-Chamberlain, W. R. May 11. Cameras; stands.-Relates to a stand or support for a camera, by means of which it can be turned through known angles in a vertical or horizontal plane. In one form, Fig. 2, the lens of the camera is held in a ring clamp f. The clamp f can be turned about a horizontal axis and fixed at any angle between the positions shown in dotted lines, by means of a set-screw e. A scale of degrees (not visible on Fig. 7) enables the lens to be set at any required angle to the horizontal plane. The lens can also be turned on a vertical axis turning in the tubular pedestal a. A scale of degrees and a mark or pointer determine the azimuth of the lens, the vertical axis being clamped by a set-screw c. The lens may be held by two clamps like f to facilitate the insertion of diaphragms. In some forms described the camera as well as the lens is supported by the stand. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement adapted for supporting a hand camera. The screws l<1> form the horizontal axis, and c the vertical axis. The camera is tilted by the screw e.
Patent GB-189817178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Production of Lead Oxide and in Means or Apparatus Employed therein.
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 17,178. Matthews' Lancashire, Cheshire, and North Wales District White Lead Co., Pope, S., and Barton, G. V. Aug. 9. Lead oxides.-Molten lead is placed in a closed pot or vessel a, heated by a furnace of any form, and provided in its lowest part with a horizontal paddle or stirrer b, which is operated by the shaft b<1>, bevel gearing b<4>, b<6>, and shaft b<5> driven by. means of pulleys b<8>. Above the stirrer are closed openings a', a<2> for introducing the fused lead and for cleaning-out, and an outlet a<3> leading to a shoot a'. A combined jet of air and steam under pressure is passed on to the surface of the lead by a curved tube c<1> so as to cause the lead to pass in the direction of the arrow. The wave formed meets a depending screen a<5> with considerable force, the result being that the oxide formed by the blast is very finely broken up, and is directed to the outlet a<3>. Instead of adding more fused lead, crude litharge may be added. The cloud of lead oxide passes through the depositing-chambers e, having communicating openings e<1>, and discharge doors e'. The lighter particles, which leave the last chamber, pass down a tube f dipping into a tube g, while the'still-uncondensed particles pass by a cross tube to the lower end of a vertical tube h, down which water passes from the washing-. barrel h<1>, having inclined baffle-plates h', to the tub g. By this arrangement the whole of the lead oxide is collected.
Patent GB-189818420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jars or Receptacles applicable for Use as Commode Jars, Tobacco Jars, and other Purposes where the Lids are Required to be Held Tightly on their Seats.
Inventor: HANCOCK FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,420. Hancock, F. Aug. 27. Tobacco jars.-Relates to airtight lids. Fig. 1 shows the application to a commode jar. The lid B, between which and the groove K a rubber washer is placed, is held down by a screw L in a three-armed bail D, the ends of which engage with L-slots E. The screw L is hollow, and works on a pin secured in the lid B.
Patent GB-189819229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brakes for Velocipedes and other Chain Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: ANSELL HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 19,229. Ansell, H. Sept. 9. Brakes for bicycles, tricycles, &c. Fig. 1 shows a rim brake. The brake blocks Q are carried by links T pivoted on clips R carrying foot-rests S, and are connected by a curved spring P forming a thorn catcher. The spring P is secured by a rod N to a tube M sliding in the steering-post and with its upper end connected by links K with the brake lever F. The rod N is threaded and fits in a nut 0 to allow for adjustment. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the rod N is connected by links W to brake shoes Q pivoted at Z to a frame a and acting on the tyre. The actuating-mechanism may be arranged outside the head.
Patent GB-189824424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: ZIEGLER ANDREW JACKSON
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 24,424. Ziegler, A. J., and Ziegler, J. B. Nov. 19. Washing plungers or dollies.-Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation. The lower portion 2 of the plunger is divided into three compartments by the rings 5, 6, perforated at 7, 8, for the passage of air. The upper conical portion 3 is provided with perforations 14, and communicates with the lower portion 2 through the slots 17 in the tubular part 15, and the openings 11, 10 in the valve box 9. The passage of air &c. during the downstroke of the plunger is prevented by the rising of the rubber strip 12.
Patent GB-189824944-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Locking the Wheels of Vehicles such as Trucks.
Inventor: WILDMAN HENRY SHADRACK THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,944. Wildman, H. S. T. Nov. 25. Hand-trucks.-Relates to wheel-locking devices for vehicles such as railway platform trucks. When the lever H is released from the recess K<1> in the slotted plate K by the hand or foot, the bolts A, to which the lever is connected, are projected by the springs D into recesses E' in, or between two spokes of, the wheels. The lever H in the meantime passes under and is locked by the spring pawl L, which can only be lifted by inserting a railway-carriage door or like key into the orifice L<1>.
Patent GB-189900510-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Coffee in the Form of Compressed Tablets or Blocks.
Inventor: LACERDA JOAQUIM FRANCO DE
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 510. Lacerda, J. F. de. Jan. 9. Coffee preparations are made in the form of compressed tablets or blocks of a suitable size to make one cup or a definite number of cups of coffee infusion. The roasted coffee is ground to a very fine powder, and is then compressed under a high pressure with or without an admixture of sugar. To prepare the infusion, the coffee is thrown into boiling water, and the boiling is continued until the disintegration of the tablets is effected. Cold water is then added, and the decoction is stirred and then allowed to rest, after which it is again heated and the operation thus completed. Edible blocks of coffee may be prepared by adding a suitable amount of sugar to the coffee before compressing.
Patent GB-189904646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Globes or Shades for Lamps.
Inventor: LEPEL ALFRED
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 4646. Lepel, A., and Schultze, F. March 2. Globes.-The globe is made in upper and lower segments a, a, b, b, the former connected to the top d, and the latter hinged to open, as the lamp is pulled down, by means of ball-ended bolts fixed in flanges b<1> and passing through elliptic holes c in flanges a'. The opening between the upper and lower halves of the globe is closed by the extensions h, k, weights i being provided, if necessary. In the normal closed position, the lower ends of the opening segments rest in the part z, but, on pulling down the lamp by the ring l<1>, the ring p secured to the pipe pushes open the segments, coming finally to rest in the hooks r at their ends. If it be desired to pull the lamp further down, the ring p is cut away to pass the hooks, and a loose ring q resting on it is caught by the hooks and prevents the segments from closing till the lamp is pushed up again. In modifications, the segments may open from the top, instead of at the equator. The globe may be applied to a standing lamp, in which case it is opened by lifting it. Stepped wires running down the central lines of the segments form supports in different positions.
Patent GB-189912338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Carts or Wagons for Conveying Goods.
Inventor: NOSSIAN WILHELM
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 12,338. Nossian, W. June 13. Carts and wagons.-Relates to means for rapidly discharging loose materials such as beet-root, coal, ore, rubbish, &c. Fig. 1 shows the application to a wagon. The vertical partition b, having leather packing-strips e, is attached to the plate d, which slides to the right on winding in the chain f, and discharges the load through the open end k, and is returned by the chain l.
Patent GB-189922945-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hansom Cab Prop.
Inventor: WILSON JAMES
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 22,945. Wilson, J. Nov. 17. Rest-bars for hansom cabs. The bracket A, hinged to the body of the cab, carries a rubber-tyred castor wheel F, and d is raised or lowered by a cord attached to the upper end of the bar G.
Patent GB-189924728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lenses for Lamps for Use on Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PITKIN JULIAN HENDERSON
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 24,728. Pitkin, J. H. Dec. 12. Lenses.-Lenses for use with cycle and vehicle lamps are formed with a series of prisms, of which the angles are so graduated as to project upon the ground a beam of light of uniform width from near the vehicle to some distance ahead, without crossing the rider's line of vision. In the rectangular lens shown in Fig. 2, the angles of the horizontal prisms a, a<1>, a<1>, a<3>, a<4>, a<5> are graduated relatively to each other, as shown in Fig. 1, and the angle of each of the vertical prisms b, b<1>, b<2> is graduated from top to bottom, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, which are respectively sections upon the lines A, B and C. D of Fig. 2. The parts c connecting the horizontal and vertical prisms, are arranged as graduated curves to prevent the formation of sharp angles and dark shadows. The shape of the lens, and the arrangements of the prisms thereon, may be varied.
Patent GB-190010101-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Up-and-down Indicator for Going Barrel Watches and other Time-pieces.
Inventor: KULLBERG VICTOR
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,101. Kullberg, V. June 1. Winding-mechanism.-A squared part of the barrel arbor a bears a screwthreaded sleeve d along which a disc nut e, guided by two pins f, travels between the flange of the sleeve and a disc g fixed on the arbor. The travel is limited definitely by making the flange of the sleeve with a lug d<1> and the fixed disc with a shoulder for a pin e<1> in the disc nut to strike against. The arrangement is accommodated in a recess i in the frame plate j, and the edge of the disc nut presses against a bevelled tooth l<2> on a lever l<1> which is pivoted at k on one side of the recess and bears teeth l on the other side engaging a pinion n. Thus the pinion is turned and an index attached to it shows the extent to which the mainspring c is wound.
Patent GB-190106771-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Quinate of Urea.
Inventor: SCHUETZ OTTO
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 6771. Sch³tz, O., and Dallmann, G. April 1. Medicinal preparations.-Quinate of urea, which is suitable for medicinal use in cases of uric acid diathesis, is produced by mixing concentrated solutions of one molecular proportion of quinic acid and two molecular proportions of urea and concentrating the mixture at about 50‹-55‹ C. under a pressure of about half an atmosphere. The product separates in crystals which melt at 106‹-107‹ C. and decompose at higher temperatures.
Patent GB-190110005-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement for Blowing Pieces of Paper, Rags, Paper-pulp and other Materials with Compressed Air.
Inventor: WURSTER CASIMIR
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 10,005. Wurster, C. May 14. Rag-engines.-Pipes for the transport of rags, paper, paper pulp, &c. by pneumatic means are liable to become blocked at the bends. This is obviated by employing a small fan a at each bend, instead of a large one at the end of the system. Blocking of the hopper f, Fig. 6, of the rag-engine e is avoided by making it smallest at the top. It is provided with moistening-pipes g and windows i and doors h to observe the progress of the operations. It may be surmounted by a cyclone for the escape of the compressed air.
Patent GB-190115000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mortice Machines.
Inventor: HAIGH NOEL NEWALL
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 15,000. Haigh, N. N. July 23. Mortising.-Relates to hand mortising-machine with means for adjusting the height of the tool slide and central actuating-lever. As shown in the side view of the machine, Fig. 1, the slide y carrying the tool-holding poaket t, is actuated by the lever o, pivoted to the wings of the slide at f and fitted with a handle p at one end and a counterweight q at the other. A toothed segment g, fixed to the lever o, gears with a rack m fixed to the frame a of the machine. To adjust the tool slide to the height required by the work, the pin f can be placed in any one of the holes e. The work is clamped on a table s of the usual construction. In a modification, the handle part and the counterweight part of the lever o are separate, the former being fixed to the centre of the segment g and the latter to one side of it.
Patent GB-190116128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulator Batteries
Inventor: TRIBELHORN ALBERT
Filed: 1901-08-10
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 16,128. Tribelhorn, A. Aug. 10. Secondary batteries. - Consists of an arrangement of electrodes with porous active material through which the electrolyte is forced by pressure. Fig. 1 shows a section of a cell, and Fig. 2 a side view. The blocks b, l of porous active material are fixed in dish-shaped holders a, k in such a manner as to leave spaces d, m, which are subsequently filled with electrolyte. Two holders are applied face to face with a rubber ring c between them, and the two are fastened together by bolts w of insulating-material The space h enclosed by the ring c also forms a chamber for the electrolyte. The inner surfaces of the holders a, k are toothed or serrated in order to intensify the action of the battery. Fig. 3 shows a modified form of holder for blocks of active material b, l of adjacent cells, the two cells being separated by a partition i made in one with the holder and provided with an opening v for the passage of the electrolyte. The electrolyte is forced through the electrodes in either direction by gravity or by a compressed gas. In a modification, a single cylindrical block of active material is placed in each cell, and the electrolyte both surrounds it and fills the space inside it.
Patent GB-190202057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Tacking Tools.
Inventor: NEWTON HERBERT BRYAN
Filed: 1902-01-25
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 2057. Newton, H. B. Jan. 25. Nailing, hand tools for.-The hand tool is more especially for driving nails into shoes in the operation of lasting. The nails or tacks t pass from the reservoir 3 to the race-way 24, from which they pass to the plates 27, which support the nails by their heads until removed one by one by the vibrating plate 28, Figs. 2 and 11. The plate 28 is pivoted at 29, and is actuated by the bevelled end of the bar 12. This bar does not bear directly against the plate 28, but on the spring pawl 35, breakage being thus prevented in case of clogging. The plate 28 has arms 30, 31, shaped at their ends to form pawls for disengaging the nails t one by one and delivering them to the feed tube 7. This tube is prolonged to form the driver 6, and is fixed to the head 1, 2 of the tool. Within the part 2 slides, against the spring 8, the block 4 carrying the notched piece 13, loosely pivoted at 15, and urged to the right to a limited extent by the spring piece 19. The piece 13 serves to hold the nail beneath the driver until it is driven. The block 4 is prolonged upwards to form the bar 12 mentioned above. Figs. 3, 4, and 2 show consecutive positions of the various parts.
Patent GB-190207984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piles.
Inventor: WILLIAMS ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1902-04-05
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 7984. Williams, A. E. April 5. Piles for making quays, retaining-walls, and other structures are constructed of bÚton or concrete with a double-flanged beam of steel or iron embedded in the bÚton or concrete. The beam a extends from end to end of the pile, and is encircled by the transverse metal hoops, bands, or rings e, also embedded and moulded round with concrete or bÚton. Straight or curved metal strips or bars f are also passed through holes in the body of the beam to strengthen the compound pile further. The pointed end of the pile is made by cutting away the web d at the end, by bending the flanges b, c, inwards, and by bevelling the edges of the bent flanges and the sides of the bÚton or concrete. The pointed end may also be formed of the tapered metal block h, Fig. 4, which is fastened to the metal beam a by pins passing through the block cheeks i.